Communications Manager X 2

The communications team at DCMS is a friendly, creative and collaborative team working to tell compelling stories about the work we do and the sectors we support.

It's an exciting time to join us, with plenty of opportunities to bring fresh ideas, shape how we work and make your mark.

Our work is varied and fast-paced, covering a wide range of high-profile issues that matter to people across the UK. We work closely with colleagues across the department and value creativity, curiosity and a willingness to try new approaches.

Above all, we're a supportive team that looks out for one another, particularly during busy periods.

Are you a creative, proactive and results-focused communications professional with a passion for delivering impactful campaigns, news and engaging digital content? If so, we want to hear from you.

You will be a key member of the communications team, supporting the development and delivery of high-profile paid and no/low cost campaigns, news or digital content that reach and engage audiences across the UK. From promoting growth and opportunity across DCMS sectors to identifying PR opportunities and developing innovative, audience-led approaches and partnerships, you will help deliver communications that make an impact.

A self-starter, you will build effective relationships internally and externally, representing the department while bringing creativity, energy and fresh thinking to our work. This fast-paced role requires a proactive team player with the ability to work across multiple projects, spot new opportunities, and bring enthusiasm to everything they do.

The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience:

Essential requirements:

• Experience of supporting the design and delivery of paid-for and no/low cost communications campaigns to deliver impactful, audience-led results.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective internal (including ministerial) and external working relationships.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities at pace.
• Proven ability to write clear, accurate and engaging content for different audiences and purposes, including press releases, statements, lines to take and social media content.
• Experience of handling media enquiries, drafting responses and building relationships with journalists - including new media.
• Experience of creating, editing and publishing content across digital channels, including websites and social media, with an understanding of how to tailor content for different platforms and audiences.
• Proven ability to use data and analytics tools to monitor the performance of digital content and channels.

Desirable Skills:

• Awareness of the GCS communications professional assurance process.
• Experience working within or closely with DCMS sectors.
• Experience supporting the management of agency contracts and working with external suppliers to deliver campaign activity.

We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by Holly Dunkley, and will take place on:

• 12th November 2026 at 11am

The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions.

Please register your interest by filling out this Registration form and you will be sent an invitation. Invites will only be sent after this deadline has passed.

Please note that the session will not be recorded and will not focus on the DCMS recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to [email protected]

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace